Programme Details: BTEC ND Forestry & Arboriculture
Level 3 (AR821)
Unit: Tree Surveys and Reports
Unit code: 27013Z / (20)
Assessment Title: Survey and inspect trees
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This assessment covers all of Outcome 1 – Be able to survey and inspect trees.
The assessment takes the form of a practical investigation and the production of a survey report.
You must acknowledge all information sources used.
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P1: Survey and inspect trees to meet given objectives
To achieve a pass grade, you must satisfactorily complete part 1 (see page 3)
M1: Explain how and when invasive and semi-invasive decay detection methods should be used and the implications of their use.
To achieve a merit grade, you must satisfactorily complete parts 1 and 2 (see page 3)
D1: Produce a tree survey and inspection programme for a selected purpose.
To achieve a distinction grade, you must satisfactorily complete parts 1, 2 and 3 (see page 3)
This assessment cover sheet and the assessment requirements listed on the following pages must be returned to A Treadaway no later than 4.15pm on Friday 12th June 2009.
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Part 1 (P1)
As a group, carry out an assignment which will involve surveying and inspecting 40 specified trees on the college estate.
The objectives for the survey will be set during a group discussion involving your tutor.
The required information will be collected by visual examination (VTA).
This information should be presented and submitted as an Excel spreadsheet with an appropriate introduction and an explanation of the information gathered.
Groupwork may be involved in the collection of the information and the formatting of the spreadsheet but the introduction, completed spreadsheet and explanations must be the individual work of each student.
Part 2 (M1)
In relation to the survey carried out for P1 of this unit, describe the techniques that are currently available to detect invasive and semi-invasive decay in trees.
Explain which techniques could be used for the particular trees surveyed and give details of how and when the techniques should be used.
Part 3 (D1)
Produce a survey and inspection programme for the 40 trees used for P1 of this unit. The programme should extend over a five year period and must cover all objectives set for P1.
Your programme should be arranged in chronological order with the most urgent operations taking priority.
